The 2000 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2000. Democratic nominee Joe Maxwell defeated Republican nominee Wendell Bailey with 52.14% of the vote. As of 2025, this remains the last time a Democrat was elected Lieutenant Governor of Missouri.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 8, 2000.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Joe Maxwell, State Senator
- Gracia Yancey Backer, State Representative
- Catherine Powell
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Wendell Bailey, former State Treasurer of Missouri
- Joe Ortwerth, County executive of St. Charles County
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Joe Maxwell, Democratic
- Wendell Bailey, Republican
Other candidates
- Phillip W. Horras, Libertarian
- Patricia A. Griffard, Natural Law
- George D. Weber, Reform
- Ben Kjelshus, Green
- Bob Wells, Constitution
Results
References
